Organic Silica (Orthosilicic Acid) – Benefits Joint, Tissues, Collagen
What Is Organic Silica
You can find organic silica in a variety of sources including supplements. The more scientific name is orthosilicic acid, but it’s still silica (as a derivative) like you would find in diatomaceous earth. One thing that’s most important is this mineral supports many bodily functions. One of the more popular uses of it is to support your hair, skin, and nails. And silica based supplements and herbs, such as horsetail, have been around for decades. The beauty industry is massively huge, so outward or external benefits are desirable. You should also consider organic silica for internal support and health, as well.
Organic Silica Benefits on Bones & Skin
Organic silica is excellent for supporting bones and connective tissue. Your body needs healthy connective tissue for internal organs and the largest organ which is your skin. And you probably know that degrading connective tissue, with age, is why wrinkles appear and skin begins to sag. Some scientific research has indicated silica may be equally important as calcium for healthy bones.
Research in the past 10+ years has discovered an important role of silicic acid in the form of orthosilicic acid. The latter acid is needed for the production of collagen type 1 and the creation of osteoblastic cells. Osteoblasts work to form and shape bones and this is a dynamic process which means ongoing. It’s also important to know that osteoblast activity decreases with age.
Collagen type 1 is a critical component in the complex process of collagen formation. And collagen is a factor in the production of connective tissue.
So that in a nutshell is why organic silica is so extremely important for healthy skin. And you can rightly think of silica as an anti-aging factor. But what also makes silica such a critically important nutrient is the effect it has on overall health and vitality.
Organic Silica Can Help Relieve Joint Pain
Many people with advanced arthritis suffer from what appears to be bone deformation. This effect is apparent when joints lose flexibility due to loss of collagen. Tendons and ligaments need silica and biochemical by-products for health and flexibility. One of the important support areas for osteoblast cells is the overall mineral matrix needed for healthy bones.
Silica based by-products, in the body, help calcium, zinc, and other minerals for continued bone growth and nutrition. Yes, your bones need their special type of food so they remain strong and youthful. But remember that a healthy skeletal structure also depends on tendons and ligaments. Once again, returning to collagen formation, it is this (protein) factor that is needed for healthy bones.
We have really only touched on the many areas and biochemical processes that depend on the amount of silica present in your body. But keep in mind your entire body needs to be able to use the nutrients it receives. So while it’s vitally important to ingest adequate amounts of silica in your diet, just be sure you’re doing all you can to support your needs for optimum health.